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A stunning new paint job can transform an aircraft, but a non-compliant registration number will quickly ground it. Under 14 CFR Part 45, the FAA enforces strict geometric rules for your tail number. Before you finalize your custom livery, make sure your design meets these non-negotiable dimensions.
Tracing an intermittent component failure on a static test bench is a frustrating guessing game. Fortunately, you are already carrying the solution. Documenting a live squawk with your smartphone camera provides technicians with unmistakable visual evidence, eliminating vague diagnostic loops and ensuring the problem gets fixed right the first time.
Is radar spoking cluttering your cockpit display? Whether it's caused by high-altitude arcing, external interference, or a recent maintenance, tracking down the source can be tricky. Keep reading to learn the common causes of radar anomalies and the essential troubleshooting questions to help you isolate the issue fast.
Tight maintenance schedules shouldn't ground your avionics upgrades. While MROs prioritize large, multi-shop jobs, Duncan Aviation’s Satellite shops offer a flexible alternative. Read how our teams can efficiently handle everything from connectivity installations to critical flight deck upgrades without the long wait times.
When buying or selling a business aircraft, there’s a big difference between how a model looks on a spreadsheet and how it performs in everyday operations. Keep reading to explore how real-world data from Duncan Aviation’s own active Flight Department bridges this gap, giving our Sales & Acquisitions team unique, practical insights that help clients minimize risk, clarify the realities of ownership, and find the perfect mission fit.
The software upgrade improves an identified safety issue to avoid unintended engine shutdown, loss of thrust control, increased N2 field margin, enhanced engine fault detection, and enhanced engine systems monitoring.
Paint processes, technician experience, product durability, regular maintenance, and environmental conditions all affect how well an aircraft finish wears.
The Cabin Management System is more than just inflight entertainment. Your obsolete CMS may be putting you at risk of not being able to dispatch your business aircraft.
When performing visual inspections of the pneumatic boots, you may find the following types of common damage that reduce optimal performance of your de-icing system.
Interruptions in the supply change have increased lead times for all areas of aircraft maintenance, including landing gear, interior materials, aircraft and avionics parts, and components services.
Falcon aircraft tow gear keeps an aircraft mobile when its landing gear has been removed for repair or overhaul.
The tires and brakes on a business aircraft wear the most while taxiing. This is when the aircraft is at its heaviest and all of it rests on its legs. Proper operation and preventative maintenance are simple and have a marginal cost, but pay huge dividends to extending the useful life of both tires and brakes.
Specs, photos, and contact information for current available inventory.
When it comes to ensuring that every aspect of your engine overhaul is covered, communication is key.
Navigating Through LASEREF II/III Obsolescence: Learn the Facts and Avoid Unexpected Downtime and Cost